New Musical Instruments

Feb 28 — Mar 17, 1989
Field:

Exhibition

Location:

Western Front

Description:

This solo exhibition by Bill Napier-Hemy featured a selection of handmade string instruments. During the opening reception, Napier-Hemy performed a set with his modified instruments in the Grand Luxe Hall. 

Following this premiere at Western Front, the instruments were displayed at the Surrey Art Gallery from March 22 to April 23, 1989. 

Presented in partnership with New Musica.

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We acknowledge the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations as traditional owners of the land upon which Western Front stands.